Resist Everything Except Temptation The Anarchist Philosophy of Oscar Wilde
Resist Everything Except Temptation: The Anarchist Philosophy of Oscar Wilde by Kristian Williams, published by AK Press in 2020, is an annotated edition comprising 283 pages in English. This book explores the often-overlooked philosophical depth and political radicalism of Oscar Wilde, positioning him within the tradition of left-wing anarchism. It argues that a serious engagement with Wilde’s politics is essential for a comprehensive understanding of his life and literary contributions.
Readers will find a thorough examination of Wilde’s ideas on art, sex, morality, and individualism, supported by literary, historical, and biographical evidence, including archival research. The book raises critical questions about the interplay between culture and politics, utopian aspirations versus practical programs, and the dynamics of individualism, group identity, and class struggle. This volume serves not only as a historical exploration but also as a relevant contribution to contemporary discussions in political theory and the ongoing culture wars.
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Oscar Wilde is remembered as a wit and a dandy, as a gay martyr, and as a brilliant writer, but his philosophical depth and political radicalism are often forgotten. Resist Everything Except Temptation locates Wilde in the tradition of left-wing anarchism, and argues that only when we take his politics seriously can we begin to understand the man, his life, and his work. Drawing from literary, historical, and biographical evidence, including archival research, the book outlines the philosophical influences and political implications of Wilde’s ideas on art, sex, morality, violence, and above all, individualism. Williams raises questions about the relationships between culture and politics, between utopian aspirations and practical programs, and between individualism, group identity, and class struggle. The resulting volume represents, not merely a historical curiosity, but a contribution to current debates within political theory and a salvo in the broader culture wars.
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